DICE is rolling out a major Battlefield 6 PS5 update today, which adds free content including a new map, mode, weapons, and more. Update 1.1.2.0 is billed as a “major” patch, which also makes changes to aim assist and input latency for controllers.
Battlefield 6 free PS5 content update 1.1.2.0 patch notes
New content and major changes are outlined below:
New Content: California Resistance
- New Map: Eastwood. A map with the Southern California theme.
- Variations of this map will be available for all official modes.
- Conquest mode on this map will include tanks, helicopters, and the Golf Cart.
- New Time-Limited Mode: Sabotage. A themed event mode focused on demolition and counterplay.
- New Weapons: DB-12 Shotgun and M357 Trait Sidearm.
- Gauntlet mode to include a new mission type: Rodeo. This mission provides multiple vehicles for players to fight over and battle with each other with. Players earn bonus points for defeating enemies while in a vehicle.
- Portal updates:
- Sandbox map. This option will let Portal experience builders start with a more level playing field to bring their imagination to life.
- The Golf Cart vehicle is available for use in building experiences.
- Battle Pass: The California Resistance bonus path becomes available for a limited time.
- New underbarrel attachment: Slim Handstop, unlocked via Challenge.
- New feature coming later in the update: Battle Pickups. These powerful weapons will be available in specific experiences and Portal with limited ammunition but pack enough firepower to help turn the tide of battle in your favor.
Major Updates for 1.1.2.0
- Aim Assist has been reset to its Open Beta tuning, restoring consistent infantry targeting behaviour across all input types.
- Improved input latency and stick response for controllers, providing smoother aiming and more responsive soldier movement.
- Weapon accuracy and dispersion tuning: fixed unintended weapon dispersion increase rates and improved non-Recon sniper rifle accuracy while globally reducing dispersion across all weapon types.
- Challenge and progression clarity improvements make requirements easier to understand and track.
- Major polish pass to deployable gadgets, including the LWCMS Portable Mortar, LTLM II Portable Laser Designator, and Supply Crate systems.
- Fort Lyndon added to Portal, expanding available segments for community-created experiences.
For more detailed patch notes, check out the official DICE announcement on Reddit.
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